Finance, and Sales & Marketing Managers jobs in Kisumu, Kenya

 Lake Basin Development Company Limited
Rice Mill Complex

Lake Basin Development Company Limited is the commercial wing of Lake Basin Development Authority which is a Regional Development Authority mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view of “fostering sustainable development and empowerment of the communities”.

In view of this, the following positions are open for application from qualified candidates.

Finance Manager

The successful candidate will be the Head of Finance Department reporting to the General Manager.

The job is initially on a three year contract, renewable, with an option of PP upon satisfactory performance.

Job Summary

The Job holder will be responsible for the planning, developing and evaluating financial policies, procedures, practices and systems as well as budgeting and financial resources control.

Key Responsibilities

    Formulating and implementing financial and accounting policies and procedures
    Preparing financial reports and ensuring that management information is accurate, adequate and reliable for decision making
    Maintaining assets registers
    Co-ordinate budgeting and budgeting control procedure, managing recurrent and capital expenditure and preparing, analyzing and interpreting various reports
    Ensure tax compliance and timely statutory returns
    Provide the leadership to Finance team so as to achieve the Company’s goals and objectives.

Qualifications and Competencies

    Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting or a Business related field from a recognized University and full accounting qualifications (CPA,ACCA,ACA or an equivalent qualification).
    Must be a member of a professional body (ICPAK)/ ACCA of good standing
    Demonstrate Knowledge of IFRS & IAS, finance, accounting, audit, budgeting, and cost control principles and Working knowledge of ERP Financial module
    Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
    At least ten (7) years relevant experience in a reputable organization, three (3) of which must have served as head of finance function
    Experience in manufacturing environment
    Leadership and Negotiation skills
    Strong interpersonal relations and demonstrate ability to build cohesive teams and achieve set targets through team work
    Computer proficiency with excellent Excel, Word and Accounting skills
    Ethical, honest and trustworthy

Sales & Marketing Manager

The successful candidate will be the Head of Sales and Marketing Department reporting to the General Manager.

The job is initially on a three year contract, renewable, with an option of PP upon satisfactory performance.

Job Summary

    To provide direction in achieving corporate sales objectives by planning and directing all sales and marketing activities ensuring profitability and increased market share.
    Key Responsibilities:
    Formulate and implement sales and marketing policies and procedures
    Build & manage key business accounts
    Develop a network of clients
    Develop and manage implementation of work plans
    Provide leadership to the marketing team and ensure marketing support to clients
    Determine strategic importance and manage execution of sales leads
    Initiate market surveys, and manage customer satisfaction
    Determine and meet monthly sales targets as agreed with management

Qualification and Competencies

    Have a Bachelor Degree in Business Management or Commerce with Sales/Marketing option
    Minimum of 7 years professional experience, 3 of which as head of Sales and Marketing function
    Good communication and negotiation skills
    Demonstrate initiative and innovative approach to work
    Result oriented and self-motivated
    Strong interpersonal relations and demonstrate ability to build cohesive teams and achieve set targets through team work
    Computer proficiency
    Ethical, honest and trustworthy

Interested candidates can submit their applications with detailed CV and photocopies of their testimonials, e-mail, contact address and telephone numbers, names and addresses of three referees to reach us on or before 31st January 2013.

Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of candidates.

The General Manager
Lake Basin Development Company
P.O Box 1516-40100, Kisumu
Tel: 057-2027227
Only successful candidates will be contacted